Matthews Auctions, LLC, has a full slate of auctions planned through the end of 2012, but two in particular stand out. One is an auction of petroliana, automobilia and more, timed to coincided with the CTO Show in Dublin Ohio (June 23). The other is the lifetime collection of William Dagg (petroliana, country store and farm collectibles), planned for Sept. 16, in Ina, Ill.

Matthews Auctions, LLC is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign a single item, an estate or an entire collection, you may call them toll-free at (877) 968-8880, or you can send an e-mail directly to Dan Matthews at danm@matthewsauctions.com.

Mr. Matthews has written a book about petroliana, titled The Fine Art of Collecting and Displaying Petroliana. For information on how to order a copy, please log on to the Matthews Auctions, LLC website, at www.matthewsauctions.com. For more information about Matthews Auctions, LLC and the firm's calendar of upcoming sales, log on to www.matthewsauctions.com.